Executive Function Skills Influence Success in Adulthood
Many Nebraska employers say they find significant gaps in executive function skills in today’s workforce. Learn how these important skills, developed in early childhood, support growth of critical competencies that affect our success as adults. Read More
September 06, 2018 | Posted in General
A Look Back: Senator Paul Schumacher
This is part of a series of blog posts by Nebraska's term-limited senators reflecting on their time in the Nebraska Legislature. We thank them for their dedication and service to Nebraska. In this post, Senator Paul Schumacher looks back at his years representing District 22. Read More
August 23, 2018 | Posted in General
A Look Back: Senator Jim Smith
This is part of a series of blog posts by Nebraska's term-limited senators. We thank them for their dedication and service to Nebraska. In this post, former Senator Jim Smith looks back at his eight years representing District 14. Read More
August 16, 2018 | Posted in General
Thank you, Barry Kennedy, for Your Support of Early Childhood
To say outgoing Nebraska Chamber President Barry Kennedy is an advocate of early childhood is an understatement. He has been a long-time champion of Nebraska’s youngest children and has spoken frequently on the importance of access to quality early childhood programs. Read More
August 09, 2018 | Posted in General
327 Child Care Programs in Step Up to Quality as it Marks 4th Anniversary
Parents can view a map with information on child care providers participating in Step Up to Quality, including the program's name and address, director and size of the program, website, email address and the program's step rating on the 5-point scale. Read More
August 02, 2018 | Posted in General
Nebraska Delegation Attends Hunt Institute on Early Childhood
Policy Associate Elizabeth Lopez Everett represented Nebraska at a recent summit on early childhood along with Senator Mike Hilgers and Senator Sara Howard, and representatives from the Nebraska Depts. of Education and Health and Human Services, Sixpence and other early childhood groups. Focus of the conference was early brain development, policy ideas and innovative programs to support and nurture babies, toddlers and their families. Read More
July 12, 2018 | Posted in General
Why Keeping Kids Learning and Reading Over the Summer is So Important
Engaging kids in reading and enrichment activities during the summer means they will return to school in the fall ready to learn. Unfortunately, children without summer learning opportunities often lose ground, which is a major factor in growth of the achievement gap. Read More
July 05, 2018 | Posted in General
Nebraska’s Early Learning Guidelines Revised
The Nebraska Department of Education has revised their Early Learning Guidelines, which are based on research and practices, and assist early childhood professionals and families support young children’s learning and development.
Read MoreJune 28, 2018 | Posted in General
Healthy Digital Media Use Habits for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ website HealthyChildren.org outlines healthy digital media use for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Read More
May 24, 2018 | Posted in General
Jen Goettemoeller Departs First Five Nebraska
Senior Policy Associate Jen Goettemoeller leaves First Five Nebraska today after working more than a decade to improve the lives of Nebraska's young children at risk. Read More
May 17, 2018 | Posted in General
Recent Posts
- Executive Function Skills Influence Success in Adulthood Guest Blog Post
- A Look Back: Senator Paul Schumacher
- A Look Back: Senator Jim Smith
- Thank you, Barry Kennedy, for Your Support of Early Childhood Guest Blog Post
- 327 Child Care Programs in Step Up to Quality as it Marks 4th Anniversary
- Nebraska Delegation Attends Hunt Institute on Early Childhood
- Why Keeping Kids Learning and Reading Over the Summer is So Important Guest Blog Post
- Nebraska’s Early Learning Guidelines Revised
- How Fathers’ Engagement Contributes to Their Children’s Development
- 2 New Sixpence Grants Connect Child Care Providers, Schools to Promote Quality Early Learning
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